Adult Education & Literacy Resource Collection
Explore a collection of 871 high-quality multimedia instructional resources, informed by research, for use by adult educators. These resources have been reviewed by subject matter experts and recommended and approved by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE), Division of Adult Education and Literacy. Search the collection by category, keyword, date and more.
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Accommodating Math Students with Learning Disabilities
2000
Mathematics-based learning disabilities- or dyscalculia- are described along with common problems that learners with dyscalculia may encounter. Some teaching strategies and accommodations are summarized for instructors working with adults with such learning disabilities.
Professional Developers
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Dysgraphia Fact Sheet
2000
This resource explains dysgraphia and how to accomodate those with the condition.
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Learning with Computers: The Theory Behind the Practice
2000
This resource addresses why technology use in the adult basic education (ABE) classroom does not always make an impact on learning or effective instructional practice.
Administrators and Program Managers
Professional Developers
Adult Educators
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Assessment for Adults with LD and/or ADHD
1999
Testing and diagnosis of a learning disability are important for an adult seeking accommodations in both work and school. This article answers four questions around this topic: Who diagnoses a learning disability? What is involved in the process? What is the cost of testing? What information do I need after diagnosis is complete?
Administrators and Program Managers
Professional Developers
Adult Educators
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Supermarket Math
1999
Many people, perhaps most people, claim to be unable to do math. What they generally mean by "math" in this context is basic arithmetic. They usually base their self-assessment on their poor performance in school arithmetic tests. But does a low score on a school arithmetic test necessarily indicate a poor head for figures? Not according to several researchers who have looked into the...
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